Science and Exploration

Artemis I Rollout

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
NASA
August 20, 2022
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Artemis I Rollout
Artemis 1 rollout
NASA

The Moon rises as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA’s Artemis I mission is the first integrated test of the agency’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Launch of the uncrewed flight test is targeted for no earlier than Aug. 29.

Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky) NASA ID: NHQ202208160025 Date Created: 2022-08-16 Larger image

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